Celebrate it or not, there is no escaping Valentine’s Day or the craziness which can surround it. I’m not going to get all sentimental, instead I’m just going to post these random facts I found on the internet. I repeat. Random “facts” I found on the internet.
As you read these figures, think about the income this day generates, the jobs because of it, and then the potential for business. It’s mind blowing.
- Teachers receive the most valentines, followed by kids, mothers, wives and sweethearts.
- Over 50 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the holiday.
- One billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making it the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas.
- Mother's day and valentine's day are the two biggest occasions on which flowers are given.
- Men spend almost twice as much on Valentine’s Day as women do.
- Around this season, a dozen long-stemmed roses can cost an average of 30% more than the normal price.
- Durex has reported that there are 25% more condom sales on Valentine’s day.
- March and at home pregnancy tests are reported to go hand in hand.
- Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.
- About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets. (That’s about nine million pet owners)
- In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
If you’re celebrating it, I wish you joy. If you need it, I wish you love. If you’re avoiding it, I wish you luck. Happy Valentines Day.
